[Shun's encountered that issue with the old gods before, and he nods somewhat knowingly.] It's hard to even discuss new shinki issues with some of the stricter gods who keep their exemplars around at all times, because it's too risky and they won't adapt to the situation.

[Find another god or advisor who could listen to the discussion without being harmed. Hell, Amaterasu literally keeps her exemplar on her person at all times.]

You decided on it yourself. I was just a sounding board.